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How can you treat drug induced lupus?
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See details: First of all, you stop the offending drug. The med you use to treat the problem depends on the severity of the issue. Nsaids or Prednisone are often used.
Answered 6/30/2014
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See below: Typically you stop the drug that caused it. Occasionally other medications maybe used to help resolve it. Consider seeing a rheumatologist for help.
Answered 9/14/2013
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Discontinue drug: Discontinue the medication. If that is not sufficient, then as idiopathic lupus would be treated.
Answered 9/15/2013
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